Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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Oprah says these are the best books to read during stressful times

We looked to Oprah’s favorite books to read during stressful times to build up our reading list for the remainder of the year. Read More

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8 signs you’re about to quit your job for the wrong reasons

Above all, remember that communication is key, and there’s no need to quit preemptively without first discussing other possible outcomes. Read More

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I stopped saying ‘sorry’ at work — Here’s what happened

You may also start noticing that your world is filled with chronic apologizers. Be unapologetic about telling others to stop the unnecessary apologizing. Read More

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Feeling disoriented by the election, pandemic and everything else? It’s called ‘zozobra,’ and Mexican philosophers have some advice

On the day after a general election in which the outcome – and aftermath – is unknown, it is a condition that many Americans may be experiencing. Read More

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Painting your front door this color can boost your home’s value by $6200

Keep in mind that painting the entire outside of your house can be an expensive job, ranging from $1,000 to several times that amount, depending on the size of the home. Read More

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What the laughing philosopher can teach you about finding happiness

The laughing philosopher knew that to be happy, he needed to nurture his well-being and for that to happen, he had to eliminate toxic habits. Read More

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9 ways to simplify your life, get more done, and live happy

Conflict arises in ambiguity. Mistakes occur in ambiguity. Disappointment lives in ambiguity. Frustration is bred in ambiguity. Read More

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14 psychological forces that make good people do bad things

What follows are 14 of Dr. Kaptein’s most compelling findings into how the mind tricks good people into losing their moral compass and going astray. Read More

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4 habits incredibly likable people aim to avoid

Why is being likable such a big deal, both for you personally and professionally? According to Science of People and John Kinnell, it’s because: … Read More

Must Reads
What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.